Integrated Reporting is enhancing the way organizations think, plan
and report the story of their business.

Organizations are using Integrated Reporting to communicate a clear,
concise, integrated story that explains how all of their resources are
creating value. Integrated Reporting is helping businesses to think
holistically about their strategy and plans, make informed decisions
and manage key risks to build investor and stakeholder confidence and
improve future performance. It is shaped by a diverse coalition including
business leaders and investors to drive a global evolution in corporate
reporting.

Why ? The need for changeGlobalization and interconnectivity mean the world’s
finances, people and knowledge are inextricably linked, as evidenced
by the global financial crisis. In the wake of the crisis, the desire
to promote financial stability and sustainable development by better
linking investment decisions, corporate behaviour and reporting has
become a global need.Source

What ? The tool for better reporting
Integrated Reporting is an evolution of corporate reporting, with a
focus on conciseness, strategic relevance and future orientation. As
well as improving the quality of information contained in the final
report, IR makes the reporting process itself more productive, resulting
in tangible benefits. <IR> requires and brings about integrated
thinking, enabling a better understanding of the factors that materially
affect an organization’s ability to create value over time. It can lead
to behavioural changes and improvement in performance throughout an
organization. Source

How? Practical advice and tools
We have developed a number of programmes and resources in place to help
implement <IR>. For example, <IR> networks bring together
trailblazing organizations that are adopting the principles and practices
of IR, in order to share experiences with peers, access expert and investor
insights, and explore the benefits and challenges that come with being
at the forefront of a new reporting movement. Source

When? Advocate for global adoption
The IIRC is a global coalition with high-profile council members and
ambassadors leading the movement for <IR> adoption. There are
now over 750 participants in IR networks worldwide, with, for example,
180 businesses currently practicing IR in Japan alone. More than 1,000
businesses globally are using it to communicate with their investors
and there is increasing interest in IR by pioneers in the public sector.
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